I think if you have nowhere to live, then they ought to be understanding.
If they aren't, then you already know you are going to be working for a bunch of cunts.
(scarpeWe Stole Bikes, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 13:41,
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Of course it is, it implies that you're an imbecile
It's really easy to get digs of any kind for a week or longer in London, your manager will file you under manchild for being unable to sort this out
(Light In Chainsmaker of the ikea sofa, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 13:45,
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Can't you crash at a mates for a week?
Alt, told them the modem had burnt out, cos I fancied an afternoon off to watch cricket. Alt alt, ham and cheese omelette, chips and green beans. I had Balsamic syrup, which I have never seen before. Peasant that I am.
(Bear Pookie The Frankly Challenged.Halloween is coming to town., Tue 24 Apr 2012, 13:47,
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thats why i've always been a once a week kind of guy
no point in taking the risk
(QuintnoEXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 13:55,
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i wouldn't ask work
Ask the agent to explain the hold up in writing so that you can run it past your solicitor if needs be. Can also help to ask for landlord's direct contact details. The agent will not want you to email the landlord to complain about delay.
(rachelswipewith a fork, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 13:51,
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It's mostly all my stuff I'm concerned about
I'm finished here on the 29th so I have to be out and start date is the 30th. Thinking about putting everything except clothes, bedding and laptop in storage and sorting it out over the next few weekends at the moment.

You speak sooth, young lady
having half-heartedly packed a few boxes I'm already strongly leaning towards getting the professionals in.

And Safestore storage have a place in Whitechapel that's 3 minutes walk from my alleged new flat.
(The Light in Chainsdon't touch the Pope's boner, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 14:13,
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if you're not a student
it's not ok to spend your time hauling boxes up and down.

i helped the ex move his stuff into mine for a month a few weeks ago. it took about 4 trips from kensington to se1 and a LOT of lifting boxes and he promptly sprang for a firm to move it all back!
(rachelswipewith a fork, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 14:28,
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Hah.
I emailed him (again) with both your suggestions and got back:

"The explanation is because we don稚 have all the relevant information for the landlord.

ask him what "relevant info" he is waiting for, what a shit excuse
explain that you are looking at incurring substantial additional costs if this isn't sorted and that is why you are chasing.

if the landlord wants to let the flat, which he will, he won't be pissing around.
(rachelswipewith a fork, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 14:27,
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Before he's said an EPC certificate
I don't know whether it's them or the landlord getting that, I'm assuming the landlord.
(The Light in Chainsdon't touch the Pope's boner, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 14:48,
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landlord
it's an energy performance certificate. i didn't think you needed that to let the flat, but the agent might be insisting on it, i guess.
(rachelswipewith a fork, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 15:20,
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According to directGov
"An EPC is required by law when a building is built, sold or put up for rent"
(The Light in Chainsdon't touch the Pope's boner, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 15:30,
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Swipey's advice is the best.
It also depends how much stuff you have to move - maybe the crappy letting agent can at least point you in the direction of cheap/free storage by way of compensation for their fuckwittery?

alt: belm in front of a bunch of kids with whom I work on an outdoor residential trip last week.

You fried your steak in Chocolate biscuits?
I had tomato pasta but I am going for an Indian tonight so I don't care!

The last unprofessional thing I did was going on ebay during my lunch break which my now ex box classed as conducting personal business using works equipment which earned me a written warning. What a cunt eh!
(Peej, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 13:57,
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I NO RITE?!
I've emailed the HR person who did my reference regarding the let to say thanks, that's all gone through but the agent is still waiting on some documentation so technically I don't have anywhere to live.

But then said I'm sure it will be sorted in time and I have a backup plan so it shouldn't affect my start date.

Just to let them know, like. Not to suggest the start date needs moving or anything.
(The Light in Chainsdon't touch the Pope's boner, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 15:10,
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I'm confused, unless it's your mummy and daddy why would they give a fuck if you've got somewhere to live or not
They only want you turning up to work on the 30th, preferably at 8.30 so they can show you your worker drone cell. It'd be a bonus for them if you dumped the paedophile look that you've carefully cultured.
(Light In Chainsmaker of the ikea sofa, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 15:15,
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I've occascionally helped someone who's come to work for me
find a place to live. If they've been coming from another country. But, in general, I'm with the lion on this.
(the mighty badgerAphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 15:17,
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Deffo on the peedo look
espesh when he starts complementing people on their kids photos on their desks
(Light In Chainsmaker of the ikea sofa, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 15:19,
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I hate to sound like my usual miserable fucking cunt self
but they are employing him. As a functioning adult. They would therefore assume that he is able to make adult decisions and alternative arrangements should he not be able to get the flat in time. A hotel, a B&B, a mate's spare room. etc.

Yes, the start date might get moved back by a sypathetic boss-to-be. But it would have the same effect on LiC's future prospects at the company as shitting in said bosses's desk drawer.

None of this impinges at all on the fact that the letting agent is being a cunt about this, but I'm slightly amazed people actually suggested LiC should try and postpone the start date.
(the mighty badgerAphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 15:15,
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Has anyone pointed out how easy it would be to commute from Birmingham to London until you get sorted?
Just in case they haven't: It's really easy.
(tangledupinbluewhat will survive of us is guffs, Tue 24 Apr 2012, 15:58,
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